| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| salubrious |
favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |